Accounting Manager; Belfast; 7 Month Contract; £450 per day umbrella; Inside IR35

Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. We currently have a position for an accounting Manager to work with our aerospace and defence client based in Belfast. We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to join the International Finance team on a maternity cover basis. This role, reporting to the Director of Financial Accounting, is primarily responsible for driving and overseeing statutory, tax, and legal compliance projects for multiple international entities. The focus will be on ensuring that all entities meet their reporting and compliance obligations across differing jurisdictions. The position will also involve support for ongoing general ledger management. The postholder will ideally be based locally and able to work from the office 1-2 days per week , however our client could also consider the option of someone working remotely Key Responsibilities: Statutory, Tax, and Legal Compliance: Lead statutory reporting and tax compliance projects for international entities, ensuring timely and accurate filings in line with local and international requirements. Eg with external advisors and internal stakeholders to prepare, review, and file annual financial statements, tax returns, and relevant statutory reports. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes in all operating jurisdictions, proactively ensuring compliance. Oversee the completion of regulatory audits, serving as a key point of contact for auditors and regulatory authorities. Manage international VAT, corporate tax, and other local tax compliance requirements. Project Management: Drive compliance-related projects, including the integration and simplification of newly acquired entities and the implementation of group-wide policies and procedures. Support the migration from NetSuite to Oracle ERP, ensuring statutory and tax reporting requirements are fully addressed within new systems and processes. Collaborate with global organisational teams to align statutory and tax compliance efforts with broader integration activities. General Ledger and Financial Reporting (Occasional Support): Provide ad-hoc support to the general ledger team during peak periods, such as month-end, year-end, or during system/process changes. Assist in ensuring the completeness and accuracy of entity books, where required. Process Improvement and Risk Management: Identify process and control weaknesses in compliance processes; propose and implement enhancements as needed. Assess and mitigate compliance risks related to statutory and tax obligations for international entities. Qualifications and experience: Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA), with at least 3 years post-qualified experience demonstrating progression into senior accounting roles. Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Accounting Manager, ideally within an international organization. Proficiency with NetSuite and Oracle is preferred, as well as strong Excel skills. Personal Attributes: Detail-oriented, methodical, analytical, with excellent problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. xehkeey Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Morson is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy